44-14620 Davy Don Chariot Lucky Leaky / The Hoosier Kid
L - R: Asst Crew Chief Charles B. Perkins, Capt. Gordon S. Burlingame, Armorer Sgt Joseph S. Mortorana and Crew Chief S/Sgt Otto J. Stopen.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12320-69193AC.
Object Number - UPL 29502 - Captain Gordon S Burlingame and his ground crew of the 352nd Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, poses beside their North American P-51 "Davy Don...
Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Personal aircraft of Lt R C Burlingame, later passed to Lt J E Davenport. Transferred to 503FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (353rd Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: 19078368 / O-728571
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15328252 / O-720805
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Armourer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Asst Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16038236
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew chief
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Raydon, Ipswich IP7, UK | 6 November 1944 | Taxiing Accident Raydon/Sta 157 Cat 3 damage [ground crew], 6-Nov-44. P-51D 44-14620 - 352FS 353FG 8AF |
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Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Raydon, Ipswich IP7, UK | Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Fowlmere, Royston SG8, UK | Transferred to 503FS, 339FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Wretham IP24, UK | Transferred to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. |